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  • FWD 4dr
    Starts at
    $22,990
    25 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged I4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • FWD 4dr Preferred
    Starts at
    $24,365
    25 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD 4dr Sport Touring
    Starts at
    $25,565
    25 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged I4
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    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • AWD 4dr Preferred
    Starts at
    $25,865
    24 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged I4
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    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD 4dr Preferred II
    Starts at
    $26,865
    25 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged I4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • AWD 4dr Sport Touring
    Starts at
    $27,065
    24 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged I4
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    All Wheel Drive
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  • AWD 4dr Preferred II
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    $28,365
    24 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged I4
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    All Wheel Drive
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  • FWD 4dr Essence
    Starts at
    $29,065
    25 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD 4dr Premium
    Starts at
    $30,465
    25 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged I4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • AWD 4dr Essence
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    $30,565
    24 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Turbocharged I4
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    All Wheel Drive
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  • AWD 4dr Premium
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    $31,965
    24 City / 30 Hwy
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    5
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Notable features

Refreshed for 2017
8-inch touchscreen standard
Front- or all-wheel drive
Two turbocharged four-cylinder engines
New exterior and interior styling
Available active safety features

The good & the bad

The good

Goodbye, portholes
Small size makes it city friendly
Seating position offers great visibility
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay standard
Front passenger seat folds down for longer cargo

The bad

Performance from either engine
Stop-start system not smooth
Front seats uncomfortable, lack support
Expensive despite lacking premium features
No armrest for front passenger

Expert 2017 Buick Encore review

our expert's take
Our expert's take
By Brian Wong
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our expert's take

When it debuted as a 2013 model, the Buick Encore was unique in both shape and stature. It was the only vehicle to offer the higher ride height of an SUV, but with a much smaller footprint. The Encore is only 168.4 inches long, shorter than a Honda Civic sedan by more than a foot. That makes the diminutive Encore suitable for cities and other environments where big vehicles simply don’t fit in.

Being first had its benefits: The Encore is Buick’s best-selling model, and its success compelled GM to offer a more budget-friendly version in 2015, the Chevrolet Trax. Fast-forward a few years, though, and the Encore is far from being the only small SUV on the market. Subcompact SUVs have proliferated, and now the Encore competes against other tiny utes such as the Honda HR-V and Fiat 500X. Compare the Encore with those vehicles and the Trax here.

The Buick Encore is sold in six trim levels (base, Preferred, Sport Touring, Preferred II, Essence and Premium). Our test vehicle was a front-wheel-drive Premium model, which started at $31,390 (including destination charges) but piled on a few options to bump the final price up to $34,075 — a lofty figure that gave me pause.

2017 Changes

Mounting competition motivated Buick to update the Encore, and for 2017 it’s received refreshed styling inside and out, as well as new in-cabin technology. Compare the 2017 Encore with last year’s model here.

The exterior keeps the same high-walled proportions and adds a new grille, LED headlights on higher trim levels and new designs for the 18-inch alloy wheels (except on the Sport Touring). But the biggest change is one of omission: There are no more portholes atop the hood — Buick’s signature design feature for many years (after decades without). The changes modernize the Encore’s exterior, but it’s still more noticeable for its shape than anything else.

Move inside, however, and the changes are less cosmetic and more substantive.

Interior and Technology

Inside, the dashboard has been face-lifted to make way for a newly standard 8-inch touchscreen and the latest version of Buick’s Intellilink multimedia system. Not only is the screen larger, it’s also better ergonomically because it’s moved down and closer to occupants, making it easier to reach. Also added for 2017: Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, which are standard and a welcome addition.

This redesigned dashboard isn’t without compromise, however; the second, upper glove box is gone, diminishing storage up front. And the interior updates haven’t addressed some of the problems that keep the Encore from being a true luxury SUV offering.

To start with, there’s no large center console storage bin to serve as an armrest, and only the driver’s seat has a swing-down inboard armrest. On short trips this doesn’t really matter, but on longer jaunts the empty space is awkward and uncomfortable.

Additionally, what felt like a metal bar in the lower portion of the seatback caused discomfort, not only for myself but for front passengers as well. It didn’t help matters that I took the Encore on a 700-mile trip up and down California — a lot of miles to feel like someone is prodding you in the lumbar region (albeit gently).

Sport Sort-of-Utility Vehicle

Because the new Buick Encore is such a small SUV, the “utility” part of the acronym is compromised. Cargo room behind the backseat is 18.8 cubic feet, expanding to 48.4 cubic feet with the backseat folded. Though 18.8 cubic feet isn’t terribly far from what the competing Honda HR-V subcompact provides (24.3 cubic feet), the Encore’s base price is closer to that of Honda’s compact CR-V, which boasts more than twice as much cargo volume as the Encore, at 39.2 cubic feet.

Folding the rear seats is a two-step process: flip the bottom cushion forward then lower the seatback. The process is easy enough when lowering the seats, but putting them back up is a problem, as there’s nothing to hold the seat belt buckles in place. The bottom cushions flip back on top of all the buckles; you have to make sure to dig them up before clicking the cushion back into place, which is frustrating.

How It Drives

The Buick Encore offers two turbocharged, 1.4-liter four-cylinder engines. The base engine produces 138 horsepower and 148 pounds-feet of torque, but our test vehicle came with the more powerful version, which makes 153 hp and 177 pounds-feet of torque and adds stop-start technology for better fuel economy. Both engines are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is optional.

Even with the bump up to the more powerful engine, the Encore felt sluggish. True, no one is buying the Encore for its performance, but its copious body roll and numb steering mean driving the Encore is equal parts yawn-inducing and sloppy.

Despite its added power, the optional engine does improve fuel economy, from 25/33/28 mpg city/highway/combined to 27/33/30 mpg for front-wheel-drive models. Against the competition, these figures are right down the middle; the combined figure matches the Honda HR-V and Fiat 500X.

But that city-friendly stop-start system is intrusive. The best of these systems are quiet and don’t interrupt the driving process. In the Encore, there’s a discernible pause for the engine to start up from a stop. I found myself turning the system off frequently during testing.

Missing Value

For kicks and giggles, I tried to configure a Chevrolet Trax with many of the same features found on my Buick Encore SUV test vehicle. The Trax comes only with the Encore’s base engine, and top trims feature leatherette instead of genuine leather upholstery, plus a slightly smaller media screen, but it otherwise matches up almost evenly when it comes to features — for nearly $6,000 less than the Encore. The Trax (also with FWD) will run you $28,190 for a vehicle of the same size and many of the same features.

And therein lies the rub. The Buick Encore isn’t nice enough inside and has too many quirky annoyances to be considered a luxury vehicle (that missing armrest really bothers me), and its benefits can be replicated at lower prices thanks to an influx of compact SUVs. The Encore needs to make its next evolution before it comes back out on stage again.

Cars.com’s Editorial department is your source for automotive news and reviews. In line with Cars.com’s long-standing ethics policy, editors and reviewers don’t accept gifts or free trips from automakers. The Editorial department is independent of Cars.com’s advertising, sales and sponsored content departments.

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2017 Buick Encore review: Our expert's take
By Brian Wong

When it debuted as a 2013 model, the Buick Encore was unique in both shape and stature. It was the only vehicle to offer the higher ride height of an SUV, but with a much smaller footprint. The Encore is only 168.4 inches long, shorter than a Honda Civic sedan by more than a foot. That makes the diminutive Encore suitable for cities and other environments where big vehicles simply don’t fit in.

Being first had its benefits: The Encore is Buick’s best-selling model, and its success compelled GM to offer a more budget-friendly version in 2015, the Chevrolet Trax. Fast-forward a few years, though, and the Encore is far from being the only small SUV on the market. Subcompact SUVs have proliferated, and now the Encore competes against other tiny utes such as the Honda HR-V and Fiat 500X. Compare the Encore with those vehicles and the Trax here.

The Buick Encore is sold in six trim levels (base, Preferred, Sport Touring, Preferred II, Essence and Premium). Our test vehicle was a front-wheel-drive Premium model, which started at $31,390 (including destination charges) but piled on a few options to bump the final price up to $34,075 — a lofty figure that gave me pause.

2017 Changes

Mounting competition motivated Buick to update the Encore, and for 2017 it’s received refreshed styling inside and out, as well as new in-cabin technology. Compare the 2017 Encore with last year’s model here.

The exterior keeps the same high-walled proportions and adds a new grille, LED headlights on higher trim levels and new designs for the 18-inch alloy wheels (except on the Sport Touring). But the biggest change is one of omission: There are no more portholes atop the hood — Buick’s signature design feature for many years (after decades without). The changes modernize the Encore’s exterior, but it’s still more noticeable for its shape than anything else.

Move inside, however, and the changes are less cosmetic and more substantive.

Interior and Technology

Inside, the dashboard has been face-lifted to make way for a newly standard 8-inch touchscreen and the latest version of Buick’s Intellilink multimedia system. Not only is the screen larger, it’s also better ergonomically because it’s moved down and closer to occupants, making it easier to reach. Also added for 2017: Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, which are standard and a welcome addition.

This redesigned dashboard isn’t without compromise, however; the second, upper glove box is gone, diminishing storage up front. And the interior updates haven’t addressed some of the problems that keep the Encore from being a true luxury SUV offering.

To start with, there’s no large center console storage bin to serve as an armrest, and only the driver’s seat has a swing-down inboard armrest. On short trips this doesn’t really matter, but on longer jaunts the empty space is awkward and uncomfortable.

Additionally, what felt like a metal bar in the lower portion of the seatback caused discomfort, not only for myself but for front passengers as well. It didn’t help matters that I took the Encore on a 700-mile trip up and down California — a lot of miles to feel like someone is prodding you in the lumbar region (albeit gently).

Sport Sort-of-Utility Vehicle

Because the new Buick Encore is such a small SUV, the “utility” part of the acronym is compromised. Cargo room behind the backseat is 18.8 cubic feet, expanding to 48.4 cubic feet with the backseat folded. Though 18.8 cubic feet isn’t terribly far from what the competing Honda HR-V subcompact provides (24.3 cubic feet), the Encore’s base price is closer to that of Honda’s compact CR-V, which boasts more than twice as much cargo volume as the Encore, at 39.2 cubic feet.

Folding the rear seats is a two-step process: flip the bottom cushion forward then lower the seatback. The process is easy enough when lowering the seats, but putting them back up is a problem, as there’s nothing to hold the seat belt buckles in place. The bottom cushions flip back on top of all the buckles; you have to make sure to dig them up before clicking the cushion back into place, which is frustrating.

How It Drives

The Buick Encore offers two turbocharged, 1.4-liter four-cylinder engines. The base engine produces 138 horsepower and 148 pounds-feet of torque, but our test vehicle came with the more powerful version, which makes 153 hp and 177 pounds-feet of torque and adds stop-start technology for better fuel economy. Both engines are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is optional.

Even with the bump up to the more powerful engine, the Encore felt sluggish. True, no one is buying the Encore for its performance, but its copious body roll and numb steering mean driving the Encore is equal parts yawn-inducing and sloppy.

Despite its added power, the optional engine does improve fuel economy, from 25/33/28 mpg city/highway/combined to 27/33/30 mpg for front-wheel-drive models. Against the competition, these figures are right down the middle; the combined figure matches the Honda HR-V and Fiat 500X.

But that city-friendly stop-start system is intrusive. The best of these systems are quiet and don’t interrupt the driving process. In the Encore, there’s a discernible pause for the engine to start up from a stop. I found myself turning the system off frequently during testing.

Missing Value

For kicks and giggles, I tried to configure a Chevrolet Trax with many of the same features found on my Buick Encore SUV test vehicle. The Trax comes only with the Encore’s base engine, and top trims feature leatherette instead of genuine leather upholstery, plus a slightly smaller media screen, but it otherwise matches up almost evenly when it comes to features — for nearly $6,000 less than the Encore. The Trax (also with FWD) will run you $28,190 for a vehicle of the same size and many of the same features.

And therein lies the rub. The Buick Encore isn’t nice enough inside and has too many quirky annoyances to be considered a luxury vehicle (that missing armrest really bothers me), and its benefits can be replicated at lower prices thanks to an influx of compact SUVs. The Encore needs to make its next evolution before it comes back out on stage again.

Cars.com’s Editorial department is your source for automotive news and reviews. In line with Cars.com’s long-standing ethics policy, editors and reviewers don’t accept gifts or free trips from automakers. The Editorial department is independent of Cars.com’s advertising, sales and sponsored content departments.

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Safety review

Based on the 2017 Buick Encore base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
5/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
5/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
19.8%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
19.8%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
4 years / 50,000 miles
Powertrain
6 years / 70,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
6 years / 70,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / up to 75,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years / 100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)
Dealer certification
172-point inspection

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Consumer reviews

4.6 / 5
Based on 221 reviews
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Comfort 4.6
Interior 4.6
Performance 4.4
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.6

Most recent

  • Bought the car used with 17,000 miles.

    Bought the car used with 17,000 miles. No issue until the engine light came on at 84,000 miles. It needs a turbo charger replacement per the dealership. There is a recall on some of the 2017 models but mine has the smaller of the two engines and not the engine on the recall. Costs will total $2900. Ouch.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • I use the car for personal use.

    I use the car for personal use. Under 6,000 mi/yr. Was doing just great. Really reliable. Only needed to replace battery, wipers and tires. Until all of a sudden, driving steady @‘50 mph, the engine lost power and emitted a huge light grey cloud. I’ve just replaced the engine and have much different feelings. Hope fixing it was the right choice.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • Acceleration up hills and on freeway hesitates and heard

    Acceleration up hills and on freeway hesitates and heard the seatbelts and airbags are defective now the mechanic says I need a new transmission and I just bought it at CarMax with 104,000 miles
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • DO NOT BUY! THIS CAR IS A MONEY PIT!

    I am reviewing for the 2017 Buick Encore Sport Touring AWD. This car is TERRIBLE! I have had to replace SO many parts on it. The engine was bad and the mechanics had a hard time figuring it out! Turbo charger, catalytic converter, the engine, 02 censors, shocks and suspension, all wore out in less than 100,000 miles. I purchased the vehicle with 114,000 miles on it and likely not 10-40k miles later did it begin having endless problems. Even after replacing all of the parts including the engine it STILL has the engine light on with the previous codes just because the computer didn't collaborate it because it wasn't a dealer part. I spent $10,000 repairing this vehicle after buying it for $14,000. The engine with turbo was $6700 after parts and labor and I took it to a shop with a below-average cost for labor too! The engine surprisingly went several hundred if not 1000-2000 miles before finally blowing a piston. This car, however, constantly burns oil, mixes oil and coolant, and constantly has problems. Aside from that, the performance of this car and pick up is VERY weak. The transmission slips and the engine doesn't pick up very fast when trying to pull out into a busy driveway...or anywhere else for that matter, making it unsafe to drive, even with AWD. Do not waste your money on this. Buick is NOT a good car company. Luxury cars are literally made for luxury and NOTHING ELSE!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • Knock on Wood. No problems like the other reviews

    I leased this 2017 Encore in 2017 after the lease was up I bought it. Now in 2024 I am just putting tires on it. I put a new battery in last year. That's it! I change the oil. I have read the bad reviews and am surprised. To be fair I drive in town and 6000 to 7000 miles a year.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Great and Economical!

    I have had this car since 2017. This is the first car ever that I have owned, I like the fact that it is simply economical and efficient around the city. The only thing I have done is that the engine has something wrong with it very now and then. But overall it's the best car I drive. I would recommend this as your first car because its economical.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • The car runs really good. I've been to a few state

    Car has been good have had it for a couple of years but Now both doors on passenger side will either lock or they won't. And I feel like that's a problem.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
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    Value 3.0
    Exterior 5.0
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  • It's constantly breaking down it's constantly brea

    The 2017 Buick encore I have is a piece of junk is constantly breaking down, the water pump blew up the timing belt had to be replaced the radiator holder cracked open hose had to be replaced I'm told the turbo boost is going out
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
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    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
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  • Worst vehicle ever

    Worst car I ever owned. Had a bunch of warranty work done before that expired but thank god I purchased an extended bumper to bumper warranty. From day one I felt there was something wrong as it felt like it had no power going up hills. We broke down out of state. Had to replace the turbocharger 2 times within a year. I’ve replaced the calipers twice already and I’m under 100,000 miles. Had antifreeze leak 3 times in one year. Every few months it’s something new. Don’t buy this car!
    • Purchased a New car
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    Comfort 3.0
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  • Seriously. Don’t Buy This Car, Huge Money Pit

    Buy at your own risk. It’s cute and spacious with good gas mileage but it car seems to top out at around 65,000 miles before literally everything wears out, including sensors that will not allow you to turn your car on. I cannot count the number of times I’ve been stranded (5+) bc this car will not turn on.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • Ours didn't even last 50,000 miles

    So where to start, this model is a blight on suvs everywhere. So before 50,000 miles, trouble started shortly after 40,000 miles, had to replace the turbo charge, if it would not have been under warranty it would have cost 1500.00 US, the rear brakes for everything because they just fell apart 1100.00, intake manifold 700.00, the last two in the same week. All three with in the same month, so think ok it is all good, nope it has overheated on the highway. You would be better off walking, avoid these lemons.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • meh it gets you around

    Got the car start of this year 5 batteries later and new turbo and now whippers stopped working after 8 months the car is falling apart and so totally not a fun time
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 1.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2017 Buick Encore?

The 2017 Buick Encore is available in 6 trim levels:

  • (1 style)
  • Essence (2 styles)
  • Preferred (2 styles)
  • Preferred II (2 styles)
  • Premium (2 styles)
  • Sport Touring (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2017 Buick Encore?

The 2017 Buick Encore offers up to 25 MPG in city driving and 33 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2017 Buick Encore?

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Is the 2017 Buick Encore reliable?

The 2017 Buick Encore has an average reliability rating of 4.6 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2017 Buick Encore owners.

Is the 2017 Buick Encore a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2017 Buick Encore. 90.5% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.6 / 5
Based on 221 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.6
  • Interior: 4.6
  • Performance: 4.4
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.7
  • Reliability: 4.6

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